India opts for new population database amid protests over citizenship law
The Indian cabinet on Tuesday approved funds for a census and a population survey to be held next year despite weeks of protests over a citizenship law that critics claimed is anti-Muslim. Authorities said the updated National Population Register (NPR) would be a comprehensive list of all residents. However, critics said it would be a […]
Tanzania court charges rights activist with money laundering
A Tanzanian court charged rights activist Tito Magoti with money laundering and other offences after holding him in custody for four days, the organisation for which he works said Tuesday. Prosecutors in Kisuto court said Magoti and co-worker Theodory Giyan had been charged with leading organised crime, money laundering and possessing computer programmes designed for […]
DSS bows to Malami’s order, releases Sowore (Video)
The Department of the State Service, DSS, has on the order of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, released the Convener of #RevolutionNow Protest, Mr Omoyele Sowore.
Adeyanju’s Attack: Expect more protests against rights violation, corruption — Rafsanjani
Laments threat on civic space By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Following Monday’s attack by some hoodlums on Convener, Concerned Nigerians, CN, Deji Adeyanju, and other protesters at the headquarters of Human Rights Commission, HRC, in Abuja, the Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Tuesday, said more protests against human rights […]
BREAKING: DSS releases Sowore from detention
Following the directive from the Federal Government, the Department of State Service (DSS) has finally released Omoyele Sowore on Christmas Eve. The report, confirmed by his media outfit, Sahara Reporters, through a tweet from their verified Twitter account explained that his release came after the directive from the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. […]
Dasuki, Sowore’s release has not changed opinion about Buhari’s govt – PDP
Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday urged well-meaning Nigerians not to get carried away with the Federal Government’s release of the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) and convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, from detention. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar […]
Nigerian facing deportation commits suicide in U.S.
A 56-year-old Nigerian identified as Anthony Akinyemi has died in the custody of the United States Immigration and Enforcement (ICE). ICE said in a statement on its website on Tuesday that the incident occurred at the Worcester County Jail in Snow Hill, Maryland, on Saturday. It said the preliminary cause of death “appears to be […]
Dickson colluded with APC to lose Bayelsa State —Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, yesterday, alleged that out-going Bayelsa State governor, Mr Seriake Dickson colluded with the All Progressives Congress, APC, to lose the November 16, 2019, governorship election in Bayalsa, so that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will not arrest him when he leaves government.
XMAS: Oborevwori preaches humility
SPEAKER of Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori has implored Christians to allow humility to take the centre stage in their lives and make a sacrifice for one another.
Promote peace in your kingdoms, Okowa tells Presidents General
Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday told Presidents General of kingdoms in the State to promote peace in their respective areas.
How Buhari military regime released detainees based on court orders(2)
IN Maxwell Okudoh v. Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command (Suit No:M/32/84) the Applicant was detained at Mushin Police Station in Lagos under Decree 2 of 1984.
Gunmen kidnap monarch’s wife, children, demand N60m ransom
The abductors of Olori Regina Akinrinmade, the wife of a monarch, Oba Rufus Akinrinmade, the Orunja of Odigbo kingdom and her two daughters, have demanded N60 million ransom for their release. Chief Olu Akinsawe, the Odofin of Odigbo kingdom confirmed this development to journalists on Tuesday in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The […]
UN horrified by killing, kidnap of aid workers in Borno/Yobe Highway
The United Nations humanitarian office in Nigeria says it is “horrified” by the recent killing and abduction of aid workers and civilians by Boko Haram terrorists in the Borno and Yobe corridor.
Emomotimi Foundation gives 500 free JAMB forms to students in Warri
No fewer than 500 Students from the warri south west Local Government will benefit from the Hon. Guwor Emomotimi Foundation’s free JAMB form project/scholars programme. The students, drawn from the 10 different wards from warri south west Local Government Area will receive free JAMB UTME 2020 forms and scholarship grant to help them in their educational pursuit.
INEC declares zero tolerance against electoral misconduct
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, through the Oyo State Resident Electoral Commissioner Barrister Mutiu Agboke has declared that henceforth no one would be allowed to come to public office through the power of gun or manipulation. The declaration of zero tolerance against electoral misconduct was made during the commission’s end of the year party […]
A Senate that works for Nigeria(2)
When we come back, we are going to face very serious legislations that are required in Nigeria, Lawan told his colleagues shortly before the Senate adjourned for the Christmas and New year break.
